The Strokes in Bogotá, Colombia: First-Ever Colombia Show at Coliseo MedPlus on December 2
The Strokes will play Colombia for the first time in their career on December 2, 2026: the New York band brings the ‘Reality Awaits’ world tour to Bogotá’s Coliseo MedPlus, with Australian songwriter Courtney Barnett as special guest.
For Bogotá’s expats, it is the indie-rock event of the year — a band that defined a generation, in a city that has waited 25 years for this date.
Key Facts
- Date and venue. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at Coliseo MedPlus, Bogotá, Colombia.
- The milestone. The Strokes’ first-ever concert in Colombia.
- The tour. The ‘Reality Awaits’ world tour, behind the band’s new album.
- Special guest. Courtney Barnett opens the show.
- Tickets. General sale via Ticketmaster Colombia since May 22; some tiers already low.
The Strokes Bogotá 2026: A 25-Year Wait Ends
Since ‘Is This It’ redefined guitar music in 2001, The Strokes have played virtually every major market in the Americas — except Colombia. On December 2, that gap closes at Coliseo MedPlus.
The announcement triggered one of the fastest pre-sales of the year in Bogotá; the AVAL bank pre-sale on May 20 moved the bulk of premium sections within days.
Why This Show Matters
Julian Casablancas and company remain the reference point for two decades of alternative rock — and their live shows, once famously chaotic, have become one of the genre’s most reliable stadium-level productions.
Colombia’s streaming numbers for the band have always outpaced its tour routing; the Bogotá date is the market finally being answered.
Courtney Barnett Opens
The Australian songwriter — herself a streaming-era indie pillar — opens the evening, making the bill a genuine double headliner for guitar-music fans.
Doors will run early for a Wednesday; the 9:30 p.m. main-set time listed by resellers suggests a full two-set evening.
Practical Tips for Expats
Coliseo MedPlus (formerly Coliseo Live) is in the Salitre corridor near El Dorado airport; plan rideshare both ways — December nights in Bogotá are cold and wet.
The show falls in Bogotá’s packed early-December concert week, which also includes Karol G’s El Campín stadium nights on December 4–6 and Slayer at Vive Claro on December 5.
Sources
Ticketmaster Colombia: The Strokes — Reality Awaits Bogotá · Concerts-Metal: The Strokes Bogotá event listing
Frequently Asked Questions
When do The Strokes play in Bogotá, Colombia?
The Strokes play Coliseo MedPlus in Bogotá, Colombia on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — their first-ever concert in the country.
Who opens for The Strokes in Bogotá?
Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is the special guest.
Where can I buy tickets for The Strokes Bogotá?
Tickets are on general sale via Ticketmaster Colombia; the AVAL bank pre-sale ran in May 2026.
What is The Strokes’ ‘Reality Awaits’ tour?
The band’s world tour behind their new album ‘Reality Awaits’, bringing them to Latin America in late 2026.
Connected Coverage
Same week in Bogotá: Karol G plays El Campín on December 4–6, Slayer at Vive Claro on December 5.
Sources: Ticketmaster Colombia, Concerts-Metal (consulted September 3, 2026).
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